Student Testimonials

“I have been taking the EPGY Writing series courses ever since I first started coming to Opus Academy. This course has really helped me become a strong English student at school. I have learned many different writing styles and techniques which I have found useful for the various writing assignments I receive at school. Not only have I improved my writing skills, but also my reading and analysis skills. I have read many interesting articles, short stories, and novels which increased my range of knowledge. This course was really worth taking.”

~ Melody, EPGY English Writing Student, Grade 11

“Through Opus’ EPGY Program, I was able to gain experience in essay writing and develop fundamental writing skills; I read various literary works, including Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, I learned how to recognize and avoid logical fallacies and improve my writing technique. These skills proved invaluable at school, especially in expository essay writing, literary essay writing and persuasive essay writing. With the help of my writing teacher, I can now approach writing assignments with confidence.”

~ Margaret, EPGY English Writing Student,  Grade 12

“The system utilized for the mathematical portion in Opus Academy is very unique. The majority of the lectures and assignments are on the computer, rather than a teacher in person. I personally prefer this system, especially since a teacher is able to help me if I am stuck on a question. The system is very organized and polished with an exception to a few minor bugs. The lectures are detailed and cover most of the concepts for the chapters. The additional help from the math teacher is convenient. Thanks to this magnificent learning program, I was able to further develop my mathematical skills. If you are considering to put your son/daughter in an educational academy, I highly recommend Opus Academy.”

~ Michael, Grade 8 Math Student

“This course has not only helped me in my speech practical exams, but in my school work as well.  Reading through plays and talking about literature works help me understand references in school that are foreign to most people.  It also gives me more to write about in essays because I can draw on examples from literature I have read.  Often, the works that I study in RCM Speech Arts History and Literature course will be used in school as well.  The course is good for academic purposes, and in everyday life, it helps me understand references and allusions that are made.

Although the course is a lot of work, it is definitely worth it.  There is a lot of reading and understanding, but it is taught in such a way that you have a greater understanding of history overall by the end.  All the literary works have historical and political significance.  Also, you gain an understanding of how to read and analyze works of literature even beyond the ones you read in class.”

~ Vanessa, Speech Arts Student, Grade 11

“After four years in Opus Academy’s Speech Arts programs, I’ve become much more self-assured when it comes to public speaking. The helpful and supportive teachers at Opus are great role models and guides in both regular class exercises and exam preparation times. A background with these classes proved especially helpful in university interviews since speaking with confidence and thinking on your feet were essential to giving a quality first impression. Although these classes are indeed a lot of hard work, the outcome is well worth the effort.

~ Audrey, Speech Arts Student, Grade 12 student

The Opus Speech Arts and Drama Program can be one of the best programs that one can ever take. Speech Arts has helped me not only in my speaking, but it has also changed who I am, how I perceive the world, and how I act in front of people. Before I took the program, I am always horrified when I have to speak to strangers, even my fellow students who I don’t know. If I have to speak to people, my voice will always be so low that people can’t even hear. But now, after three and half years of Speech Arts training, I almost got voted the person in Grade 10 that does not need a megaphone! Not only did the Speech Arts program help me get confidence in my speaking, it has also helped me to be the top three in my English class. I still remember the look on my classmates face when we first began reading Romeo and Juliet and how they are as pale as snow when the teacher announced that we have to act out Shakespeare in front of the class, but not me. Doing speech arts for so long had prep me for all of this and I was the only one smiling and joking around about it in my class which, I am not exaggerating, they become so jealous at me and all try to have me in their Shakespeare scene.

The theory and the history associated with speech arts had also helped me very much in my school life. Thank to the history for speech arts, I can understand easily what the teacher is talking about when it comes to poetry and plays that I was called by a teacher our class resident poet. Thanks to the theory I learned and my experience in speech arts, I was able to be voted to be vice-president for my school’s Toastmasters Club (club for improvised and prepared speech). Taking the speech theory course in Opus had aided me in my campaign since I am able to adapt what I learned in Opus and teach it to my fellow club members. No matter how I look at it, speech arts at Opus have changed my life and help me be more active in my school community.

The staff and teachers at Opus are very kind and encouraging. They are funny, thoughtful, and serious when it is demanded. They are excellent people to be working with. The facility is top rated. It is very clean, well furnished, and large enough to do what is suppose to be done; overall, it is an excellent place to study and learn.

~ Oscar, Speech Arts Student, Grade 10

“I first sent my two daughters to Opus Academy in 2004.  Although I was initially unsure of whether these speech, writing and math classes were worth the cost and time required, I was soon convinced of the effectiveness of Opus Academy’s programs.  The teachers and staff are experienced and knowledgeable – not to mention helpful and supportive.  When time came for my daughters to apply for university, both the writing and speech programs were vital in preparing them for applications and interviews.  I would strongly recommend Opus Academy to any prospective parents and students.” 

~ Judy, Parent

Teacher Testimonial

"The greatest reward that I got by teaching the students of Opus Academy was the chance to interact with talented, innovative and inquisitive students. The majority of these students have open minded about the opportunities. Teaching the small class of motivated students fosters free-dialogue and interactive pedagogical methods.  We recommend Opus Academy to students who want the academic challenge, who are ready for the independence with guidelines, and who are motivated to achieve."

~ Teresa, English Teacher

“The EPGY Language Arts program is an efficient and user-friendly  computer based program.  The students enjoy the hands-on approach of the Language Arts program.   They have the best of both worlds: the teacher's lessons with one-on-one attention and today's modern technology!  Students progress at their own rate  and  in many cases skills in reading and writing have increased twofold.  EPGY trained students are able to transfer their skills to their high school curriculum and have better success in all academic areas.

The EPGY Writing program stresses essay writing, classic literature and inferential skill development.  Students in BC  have improved their academic standing by studying these areas and  have achieved their potential in school subject areas as well as in related  provincial exams.”
 
~ Helen, Secondary School Teacher  teaching EGY Writing & Language Arts and Writing courses.

"Opus Academy offers engaging and interactive classes. I have been teaching Speech Arts and Debate classes at Opus Academy for nearly four years. The reason I love teaching here is because I am able to work with some of the most dynamic and hard working students in Vancouver. Our Speech Arts classes teach students how to overcome their fear of speaking in public and understand the different formats of speech delivery. Our debate classes allow students to think critically and explore the world of argumentation. Throughout the course of our challenging and rewarding classes, I have witnessed students grow into confident speakers and flourish at our term-end recitals. "


~ Azin Sadr, BC Certified Teacher